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Twice he came off the bench in the games against Aston Villa and QPR but the 4-0 win over Bolton on August 25 remains his only start in City colours.

The 28-year-old had been a regular among the substitutes after overcoming a minor injury in September but his targets are now on regaining fitness in time for City’s home game with Ipswich Town on November 18.

As well as long-term absentees Ryan Mason, Abel Hernandez, Will Keane and Moses Odubajo, City boss Leonid Slutsky is also with Stephen Kingsley, Evandro and Jon Toral.